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How to get fromGurnee to Evanstonby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Gurnee to Evanston by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 565 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave to Waukegan Metra Stationbus bus 565
    2. Take the train from Waukegan to Evanstontrain train Up-N
    1h 40m
    $6–8

  2. Drive 27.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gurnee to Evanstoncar car 27.5 mi
    37 min
    $5–8

  3. Train, line 213 bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Highland Parktrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Highland Park Metra Station to Church St & Ridge Avebus bus 213
    2h 32m
    $7–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gurnee to Evanstontaxi taxi 27.5 mi
    37 min
    $80–100

Gurnee to Evanston by bus and train

Calendar160Weekly Services
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 28.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Gurnee, IL, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Gurnee to Evanston. However, you can take the line 565 bus to Waukegan Metra Station, walk to Waukegan, then take the train to Evanston. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave to Church St & Ridge Ave via Waukegan Metra Station, Waukegan, Highland Park, and Highland Park Metra Station in around 2h 32m.

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